Survivor Sunday 2019

Survivor Sunday Xmas Party - 8 December 2019

It was a very Merry Xmas celebration for the final "Survivor Sunday 2019"!

With 40+ people attending, it was a great catch up for the children before Camp 2020, with the added fun of face painting by Cl aire Lenaghan, surprise Xmas gift, and the ice cream truck with Atlesh Sharma providing soft serve ice cream. Thanks also to the Spit Roast Catering Company.

Parents, burn survivors new and old shared stories, celebrated the end of a year and looking forward to a healthy, happy new decade.

Burn Support Group wish to thank all those that have contributed in many ways to the success of a busy and constructive year. It is a pleasure to see the increase in numbers of those attending the Survivor Sundays and the many other events throughout the year.

Hi All,

I would like to say a huge thank you... Thank you all for your support throughout 2018/2019 and for making the Burn Support Charitable Trust the mighty presence it is today. To you all, the volunteers including the patrons, office Staff, Board members, Trustees, Ambassadors, to all the burn survivors and survivor's families and on to the sponsor's who have all made the Burn Support Group an amazing resource for all those in need.

The last few weeks, with the White Island eruption, has more than likely stirred more than a few emotions and feelings of dread among you, but as you have done in the past and future, the survivors from this incident will also rise from the ashes just like the mighty phoenix.

The Burn Support Charitable Trust needs to hold their heads high; as a support group you punch well above your weight and size compared to other countries and organisations. The amount of support you provide, resources, education and donations to the burn's wards of many hospitals for equipment and training is invaluable.

Enjoy your Christmas and New Year, and stay safe.

Kia Kaha,
Peter Sharp
(Past President)

Survivor Sunday - 18 August 2019

Hosted by the stunning venue, The Lounge, in Howick, and guest speaker Joshua Sade-Inia, his story and his words, a very inspiring account of his journey to date.

Joshua's story can be found on the Attitude Live website - click here

Written by Joshua:

Solid day at Survivor Sunday run by the Burns Support Charitable Trust, a charity that encourages community for burns survivors and support people as well as awareness around burns and burns prevention. Felt honoured to have my documentory played and be the guest speaker.

I chose to speak about the difference between a victim and a survivor, the importance of not letting your struggles hold you down and ruling you, but using them as a means to push you forward. Further, whilst there may be some negative connotation to scars that we have, it is important to see your scars, whether internal or external, as a story of how far you have come, how much you have grown and how courageous you are for having battled and overcome these struggles.

Overall a solid day with great and cheeky banter along the side and many amazing and inspiring burns survivors coming together to celebrate being the amazing survivors they all are and being a community together. Couldn’t ask for a greater and more inspiring bunch to be honest."

Thank you from all those that attended the event, a very warm welcome to the new faces, the Burn Support Group looks forward to catching up again on 8 December.... the last Survivor Sunday for 2019!

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Survivor Sunday - 19 May 2019

Thank you to all those that attended Survivor Sunday on Sunday 19 May - another great turn out at the lovely venue, Bucklands Beach Yacht Club.

The Burn Support Group were very pleased to welcome aboard new Ambassador, Jim Kayes, who shared his story and his affiliation for the Charity. Jim is one of those people who can tell a story, capturing a room of people with his wit and humor. Burn Support Group is thrilled to have Jim supporting all those throughout the burn community.

With a wonderful lunch and the beautiful voice of Shari, and friend Dianne, all the chit chat and catch up, a great day was had by all. A special mention to those people that make the journey each time coming from Timaru, Whangarei, Tauranga and Hamilton,

Thank you to Eastlife reporter, Lisa, who spent time and patience taking photos for the next edition, we truly appreciate the support and promotion of the Burn Support Group and particularly welcoming Jim to the team.

Next Survivor Sunday is 11 August - details to follow.

If you know of someone who has sustained burns, or as an individual and are looking for support, please get in touch.

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Survivor Sunday - 24 February 2019

Thank you to The Beekeepers Wife for accommodating our first Survivor Sunday for 2019.

Our sincere appreciation to guest speakers, Moira and Terry Lee, who took time out whilst on holiday from Australia, to visit and speak with us, sharing their journey, starting when they were engulfed in the worst South Australian bush fires taking place in 2015. Truly inspiring, enormously courageous and with amazingly witty banter, Terry and Moira celebrated with us on how love, positivity and looking ahead by setting goals has them looking to brighter times in the future.

A wonderful day shared with plenty of chatter, lovely lunch, tears and laughter. A terrific start to the year with 33 attending. Lovely to see all our familiar faces back who warmly welcomed our new guests, coming from as far as Whangarei, Tauranga and Hamilton,

On behalf of the Burn Support Group thank you for your contributions, support and feedback.

Next Survivor Sunday is 19 May - details to follow.